Tag u s secretary of state rex tillerson
Rex Tillerson was the 69th United States Secretary of State, serving from February 1, 2017, to March 31, 2018. He was a businessman and former CEO of ExxonMobil before being appointed to the position by President Donald Trump.
Here are some key facts about Rex Tillerson:
Early Life and Education
- Born on March 23, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas
- Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Earned a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin
Career
- Worked at ExxonMobil for over 40 years, rising through the ranks to become CEO in 2006
- Served as CEO of ExxonMobil until January 2017
- Appointed as Secretary of State by President Donald Trump on December 12, 2016
- Confirmed by the Senate on February 1, 2017, with a vote of 56-43
Tenure as Secretary of State
- Focused on issues such as North Korea, Iran, and the Middle East
- Played a key role in the Trump administration's foreign policy, including the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement and the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
- Had a tumultuous relationship with President Trump, with reports of disagreements on key issues
- Resigned as Secretary of State on March 31, 2018, citing "robust" differences with the President
Post-Secretary of State
- Returned to the private sector, serving as CEO of ExxonMobil's parent company, ExxonMobil Corporation
- Has been involved in various business and philanthropic endeavors since leaving government service